The 14th SEADOM Congress 2025 "Empowering Music in Society"
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🎵 Empower Music, Connect Communities! 🌏
Join us for the SEADOM Congress 2025: "eMpowering Music in Society"
🗓️ 6-8 March 2025
📍 Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, Bangkok
Discover how music can transform lives and unite cultures across Southeast Asia. This three-day congress brings together music educators, students, and professionals to explore innovative approaches in music education. Learn from leaders, share your experiences, and be part of shaping the future of music in our region. Whether you're a seasoned educator, an aspiring musician, or student, this event offers unique insights and networking opportunities to elevate your musical journey.
Congress sessions of interest will include Keynote Addresses by Prof. Deborah Kelleher (President of the Association of European Conservatoires and Director of the Royal Irish Academy of Music), Prof. Dr. André de Quadros (Boston University, College of Fine Arts) and other sessions and workshops by institution leaders in Southeast Asia.
Key topics:
🎓 Inclusive practices in higher music education
🌈 Diversity, equity, and inclusion in music
🌟 Bridging artistic excellence with societal impact
Don't miss this chance to shape the future of music education in our region!
Event Details
CONGRESS SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 6
1.00 - 3.00 pm 📝 Registration
2.00- 3.00 pm ☕ Meet & Greet
Networking with refreshments
3.00 - 4.00 pm Country Meeting
Meeting session for representatives from each country
4.00 - 4.30 pm Welcome Address
-Clinical Professor Emeritus Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn,
Former PGVIM Chairperson
-Associate Professor Khunying Wongchan Pinainitisatra,
Chairperson of PGVIM Council
-Prof. Dr. Anothai Nitibhon, President of SEADOM (PGVIM)
4.30 – 5.30 Panel Discussion
"SEADOM 2008 Meets 2024: Reflecting on Its Legacy and
Relevance Today"
- Professors
- Anothai Nitibhon, Moderator
5.30 – 6.30 pm 📢 Information Forum - Booth
SEADOM Market Place I
A platform for member institutions to share showcases,
projects, and collaborations
6.30 – 7.30 pm 🍽️ Welcome Dinner
7.30 – 9.30 pm Thai Music Performance – “Korphai Ensemble”
and Film Screening “The Overture”
The Overture" (2004) celebrates the life of
Luang Pradit Phairoh and aligns with SEADOM 2025's
theme of empowering music to
unite an inspire across generations in Southeast Asia
9.30 pm End of Day
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Friday, March 7
9.00 - 10.00 am 📝 Registration
10.00 - 11.00 am 🎙️ Keynote Session 1
"Empowering ASEAN Through Music and Culture" (TBC)
1) Dr. Surapong Suebwonglee, a senior advisor to the prime minister,
Head the Soft Power Development Committee
2) Mr. Bolbongse Vangphaen, Director-General of the Department
of ASEAN Affairs
11.00 am- 11.45 pm 🎙️ Keynote Session 2 –
Navigating the Path to Diversity (TBC)
by André de Quadros
11.45 pm -2.00 pm. 🍴 Lunch
2.00 – 3.00 pm 🎙️ Keynote Session 3 –
"Where Power Resides: Its Meaning and Insights
from Indigenous Musical Heritage" (TBC)
by Ramón Santos
3.00 - 4.30 pm 💬 Discussion Group
"Why empower, what to enrich, where to begin,
and who to inspire."
4.30 – 5.00 pm ☕ Networking with refreshments/ Prayer/
Country Meeting (per request)
5.00 – 6.30 pm 💬 Sharing Session
"Empowering in Action: Practical Outcomes and Insights."
6.30 – 7.30 pm 🍽️ Networking Dinner/ Prayer
7.30 – 9.30 pm 🎞️ Film Screening –
“TINIG-TUNOG-AN: The Life & Works Of Ramon Pagayon Santos”
Highlights Ramón Pagayon Santos’ legacy and the unifying role of music in ASEAN.
9.30 pm End of Day
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Saturday, March 8
9.00 - 10.00 am 📢 Information Forum (3 minutes Pitching)
SEADOM Market Place II
A platform for member institutions to share showcases, projects,
and collaborations
10.00 - 11.00 am 🎙️ Keynote Session 4 – "Inspiring Future Voices:
Empowering New Generation in Music"(TBC)
by Deborah Kelleher
11.00 am - 12.00 pm General Assembly & Photo Session 📷
11.00 am - 12.00 pm Student Meeting
12.00 pm -1.00 pm 🍴 Lunch
1.00 – 2.00 pm 💬 Discussion Forum –
"Opening the Conversation: Shaping Ideas for SEADOM 2026"
2.00 - 5.00 pm 🎶 Performance – SEADOM Project Showcases
5.00 pm Closing Ceremony – Announcement of SEADOM 2026 Venue
ACCOMMODATION🌃
Nanda Heritage Hotel
Address: 632 Wisut Kasat Road, Ban Phan Thom, Phra Nakhon District, Khaosan, Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, 10200
Phone: +662 282 2900
https://nandaheritage.com/
Casa 17
Address: 163/14 Soi Somdet Phra Pinklao 17 Somdet Phra Pin Klao Rd, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700
Phone: +662 424 9142
https://www.casa17hotel.com/
Centara Life Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon
Address: 78 Prajatipatai Boripat Rd, Phantom, Pranakorn Bangkok 10200
Phone: +662 022 6336
https://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centra/cbp/accommodation
Registration is now open!
https://www.seadom.org/page/congress-registration
Early Bird rate: THB 2000
(December 15- February 15)
Normal Fee: THB 2800
*All participants must be registered and currently paid members of SEADOM (active or associate membership).
https://www.seadom.org/page/join-us
